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Messi's 500th goal for the club prompted this iconic celebration at the weekend against Real

With his stunning final second winner in El Clasico against Real Madrid, he sent Luis Enrique's side to the top of the La Liga table.

And it only took Messi 12 minutes to extend his Barca goal tally against bottom-of-the-table Osasuna, breaking in behind the opposition defence to lob over the goalkeeper - as the adoring crowd chanted his name.

Barcelona fans pay tribute to Lionel Messi after scoring 500 goals for the club

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And Messi did not take long to increase his tally to 501 goals for the club against Osasuna

It was his 32nd league goal this season, meaning Messi has now more than any other player in Europe’s top 5 leagues.

And Barca increased their lead minutes later when midfielder Andre Gomes finished smartly on the half-volley.